uneasiness; vague apprehension; premonition
hurriedly; in a hurry; in haste; (arch.) sudden
system; lineage; corollary; system (range of strata that correspond to a particular time period); (taxonomical) series
misfortune; bad luck; ill luck; ill fortune
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
to be forestalled; to fall behind; to be one step behind
insolent fellow; rude fellow
to drive away; to turn away; to send away; to repel; to repulse
to affect someone's prestige; to be beneath one's dignity
so; like that; that's right; indeed; let me see...
to be hesitant; to feel timid
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
whispering; murmuring; subdued
sharp-eared; have sharp ears; picks things up fast
to hear; to catch (the sound of something); to hear about (rumour, etc.); to overhear; to get used to hearing
focusing on only the good points or strong points; incorporating the benefits (while ignoring the drawbacks); picking the best of both (everything); cherry-picking (e.g. information)
outspoken; forthright; frank; direct
manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour
Lord; Sir; state minister (under the ritsuryo system); (arch.) you (in reference to someone of lower status)
shaking; trembling; pitching; disturbance; unrest; agitation
to serve; to work for; to attend
something one finds questionable; something one finds fault with
taking no notice (of); thinking nothing of; disregarding; not aware of; completely ignoring; being out of consideration
thank you for your hard work; good work; see you; goodbye; goodnight
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
to chase; to run after; to pursue
to play a role; to serve a function; to play a part
in order to; for the purpose of; must; should
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
(at) high speed; as fast as one can; with lightning speed
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
carrying on one's back (e.g. baby); piggyback ride
to creep; to steal up; to draw near unnoticed
sleepiness; drowsiness; the sandman; Morpheus
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
heel (of foot, shoe, stocking, etc.)